It has sounded strange all summer, the idea there is open competition for the Chargers' backup quarterback spot.

After all, the two candidates are A.J. Feeley, who has been in the NFL since 2001 and started 13 games, and Charlie Whitehurst, who was drafted in April. Considering Philip Rivers has yet to make his first pro start, would the Chargers really put a rookie at No. 2?

They certainly don't appear to have ruled it out.</blockquote>
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